THE GODDESS TEST = Giveaway!!!

Yes yes, you heard (or read) correctly. I am having a CONTEST! I know I promised I would do one later on, say when I reached 300 followers. Never fear, I still will. This is a completely different contest just because I can. Many of you have rallied together and sent readers my way and that is pretty amazing to me. 

So, without further ado, here's the book that is up for grabs:

Book blurb:

 THE GODDESS TEST by Aimee Carter

It's always been just Kate and her mom—and her mother is dying. Her last wish? To move back to her childhood home. So Kate's going to start at a new school with no friends, no other family and the fear her mother won't live past the fall.

Then she meets Henry. Dark. Tortured. And mesmerizing. He claims to be Hades, god of the Underworld—and if she accepts his bargain, he'll keep her mother alive while Kate tries to pass seven tests.

Kate is sure he's crazy—until she sees him bring a girl back from the dead. Now saving her mother seems crazily possible. If she succeeds, she'll become Henry's future bride, and a goddess. 

 I read this book in two days flat! This book really had me guessing the whole way through. Aimee Carter is great at surprises. When I thought it would end one way, I got whiplash when another big secret was revealed. The story has a great moral woven, too. Several in fact. Something I always like. 

Anyway, I decided I better share the love. I have been fortunate enough to win several contests, collecting many books and thought it only fair to allow someone else a chance to win. 

So, to win my very own copy of THE GODDESS TEST (only read once, I promise it's in wonderful condition), all you have to do is...

1. Be a follower

2. Comment (and if you like, answer this question: Which Goddess would you choose to be if you had a choice, and why?) PLEASE LEAVE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS SO I CAN GET A HOLD OF THE WINNER!

3. Spread the word (Not mandatory!! I don't want this to be a hard/crazy challenge for you blog-surfers out there =). If you DO spread the word, leave links in the comments and your name will be entered an extra time. (@brykateemma - reply to me on Twitter if you want to make it easier on me.)

4. Tell me how much you love me. (Ha! Just Kidding. That one is totally optional and I don't want anyone to lose their lunch over this. Yeah, it's no fun picking out once eaten Twizzler bits from your keyboard. Or chocolate. That's way worse.)

• CONTEST ENDS next Friday, the 17th of June.
• US. ONLY (sorry no funds for further than that)

GO TO IT FRIENDS! And thanks for hanging out here so much! I love you guys!

300 Followers Contest

Okay, so it isn't a poundage-losing contest. (Although I should probably do one of those for myself one of these days. I would totally not be the winner, which would mean good things for y'all). And to clear up any misconceptions...I posted a comment, a hint if you will, about this in my last post which coincidentally came out late the night before April Fool's Day. Sooooo, this wasn't a joke.

I WILL in fact be having a CONTEST if ever I get up to 300 followers. 300, people. Yes, I will. And this is very very hard for me, giving away books, but I know I can do it. And to add to it, I'm not going to pick the book. When I have the contest I will let you, the readers, throw out ideas. And if I am feeling overly generous, say if I get to 300 followers within the next three weeks, I will add another book to the giveaway pile.

Sound good?

Also, if you spread the news to get other people to follow, ie. TWITTER, FACEBOOK, BLOG, and send me links in the comments, I will give you extra entries, one per way you spread the news.

Thanks a billion. I have been very happy to get to know some of you. And look forward to hearing from you in the comments. (Getting pen and paper ready to keep tally).

PS. I am also prone to give extra entries right now to people who comment on blog posts between now and then.

PSS. The more followers I get the more I am prone to doing these contests. Especially after a certain inevitable event occurs. I think we all know what that means. =)

Spreading the word: CONTEST

Pam at Bookalicio.us is having a two year blog anniversary. She is giving away tons of books and advance readers. The Grand Prize is a NookColor! Head on over to Bookalicio.us to enter.

CONTEST WINNER!

I just wanted to thank Neal and Aaron again for coming out and doing a guest blog post about their new graphic novel which comes out tomorrow.

And now for the winner of the bug caricature....


REGINA PEARSON!!!!


Thanks Regina for commenting. Please get a hold of me with your mailing address and a picture you want bugitured =). Thanks for everyone else who came by, whether you commented or not. We had a lot of hits.

Now, it's into the real world I go, getting ready for my Thanksgiving company this week and, Oh yeah, CHRISTMAS!! Yeah! So Happy Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas. I doubt I will be around the blogosphere much for the next couple of months, but I could surprise you. Hope you all stay safe and have a great holiday season!

Saturday Contest Reminder

What a busy week! Getting ready for the holdays--both of them--and getting ready for my special guest bloggers that will be here on SATURDAY!! I just got the D.L. on how to make a graphic novel and can't wait to share it with you and also hang out in the comments with Neil Numberman and Aaron Reynolds!!

Also, I got permission to extend the contest! Meaning: There will be one random winner for each TEN comments! So get ready, tell your friends, tell your friend's kids, and your neighbors and people you randomly meet in the grociery store, or people you just pass on the street and never intended to talk to in the first place. Go ahead and ignore the quiet policy in the library this week. Tell EVERYONE they better get their computer screens set to LITERARY-WORKS-IN-THE-WORKS-blog mode!


(Geez! I wish I could enter the contest! What a great CHRISTMAS GIFT for the kiddos, eh? But NO, I will not take it away from my luckiest of lucky blog readers. I love you guys, seriously, I do =).)


Oh, and BTW...

 a Happy Early Thanksgiving to y'all! Hope you have a good one. I probably will be too busy cleaning/decorating/cooking to be on here much that week. Oh, other than announcing the contest winners next MONDAY! I guess I can't forget that or you will all hunt me down and throw rotten yams at me. And you don't want to do that 'cause you need 'em for your feast! And I don't really want rotten yams thrown at me, really. Maybe some freshly-baked ones. Mmmmm. Yummy. =) Save me some of those.

Yeah, I'm thinkin' this turkey is walking off the weight so he won't be chosen. Am I right or am I right?

November Contest

Happy Turkey Month EvErYoNe!

It's November and you know what that means! A CoNtEsT! Don't forget to stop by November 20th for guest bloggers Aaron Reynolds and Neil Numberman. They will telling us what goes into making a graphic novel and will be in the comments to answer any questions you have.

Also, every 10th, 20th, and 30th commenter will receive a bug-characature of themselves! (Or a loved one. Hey, what a great idea for Christmas!) (Please leave your email address at the end of your comment so I know how to contact you.)The winners will be announced on the 21st.

Joey Fly, Private Eye

I have some news!

I am having my very first blog contest! Yep! That's right! On November 20th Aaron Reynolds and Neil Numberman will be guest blogging right here on my very own blog, talking to us about their new book coming out Nov. 23rd BIG HAIRY DRAMA (book 2 of the Joey Fly, Private Eye series). We will learn what goes into making a graphic novel and both men will be in the available in the comments to answer any questions you have for them. I will also be getting an ARC of this book and will give my own review of it. Can't wait!


So, please stop by then. Tell your friends! Let's support this dinamic duo.

More info to come. For now, enjoy this really great Trailer for their book!

THE LOST SAINT COVER REVEAL

Just had to give a shout out to Bree Despain on her upcoming novel THE LOST SAINT. Congratulations Bree! She was finally able to reveal the cover for her book which will be released this December 28th. I have posted info on my sidebar about a monthly contest she will be holding to celebrate the event!

Book Giveaway

Shannon Messenger is giving away a signed copy of It's Raining Cupcakes.

Check it out!

Bree Despains Trailer

Bree Biesinger Despain is having a huge giveaway! The new trailer for her book, The Dark Divine, is going to be played durring Eclipse premier week, and she would like everyone to check it out! You can see it in theaters if you live in Utah, or for those of you who don't, you can still view it below, on her site, or YouTube. Check out her website for more DETAILS. But for now...Watch IT! =)

New Contest

Shannon Whitney is having a contest. Drop by her site and you just may possibly win a ton of stuff. Not only will she mail you TWO SIGNED copies of Lisa Mantchev's books, 'Eyes Like Stars' and 'Perchance to Dream', but Lisa Mantchev will also throw in some little extras to sweeten the deal up even more!

Writers Conference Update and yet another contest/web conference!!!

Okay, I know my title was a mouthful, but stay with me.

The writers conference today was VERY exciting. (((I saw Mary Kole!!!))) I didn't get to talk to anyone yet because I was only there to get my badge and go to the orientation (we'll call it: Babysitter Mayhem Monday), but I was still psyched about being there! (Watch out I may use exclamation points quite often in this post!!!). Tomorrow there will be much more to say about the conference, so stay tuned.

Speaking of conferences, Elana Johnson and friends have come up with a very cool idea: to have an online, FREE, writers conference! They, again, will have people like Mary Kole, Josh Berk, Mary Kole, Lindsay Eland, Mary Kole, and oh yeah, Mary Kole! =) I have a countdowner on my sidebar so y'all will know when it is, or you can head on over to Elana's fabu blog (Elana's fabu blog link) and get the details as well as some other awesomeness contests.

Thanks for stopping by.

Comment.

I love those things.

Yeah. That's it for now =).

Another Contest Alert

Win a copy of The Body Finder!!


Go to the link above to win fabulouso prizes. Shannon Whitney is having a great contest and several ways to qualify to win!


And here is another site , by Laura Fitzgerald giving away, not just one, not even two, a TON of books! There is still time to enter. So head over there!


And can you handle one more? This one is by Sandy Shin. She is giving away a copy of MATCHED by Ally Condie. Easy to win!




Thanks for stopping by. Glad to help. No, really, I love giving y'all the scoop on fabusumo prizes!

Contests

Creare blog contest! Enter to win fabulous prizes! Don't you just love contests? Go to her site and check out the details on how to win. You get points for spreading the news and there are a couple of weeks left to do it!

Julie Halpern is also having a contest...

She is giving away a copy of the book, Into The Wild Nerd Yonder OR Get Well Soon. All you have to do is become a follower and comment on her blog.


And back to the guest blogger I talked about last week. Andrea Pearson, author of The Key of Kilenya, will be guest blogging soon, so hang out and watch for the post. (sorry, not sure which day yet, so many things to do... =). But I promise it will be worth the wait! She is a super sweet girl and I am very excited for her book to come out this July!



Yeah!!